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City adopts FY2026 budget; council and BPW staff outline utilities, capital plan and tax-rate limits
Summary
Holland City Council adopted the FY2026 city budget that combines city and Board of Public Works revenues of $224.4 million, approves a $35.7 million general fund and a five‑year capital plan, and heard BPW presentations on electric, broadband, water and wastewater finances and planned rate adjustments.
The Holland City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget after staff presentations that combined city operations and Holland Board of Public Works (BPW) utilities.
City Manager Keith Van Beek introduced the budget as a “year of stability,” and Lynn (Staff member, budget presenter) said the combined FY2026 total revenues are $224,364,400 and the general fund revenues are budgeted at $35,700,000, with property taxes comprising about $17,200,000 (roughly 48% of general fund revenue).
Holland Board of Public Works representative Dave Koster briefed council on the four utility areas. Koster said the electric utility has no rate changes planned for the coming year and remains among the lowest-cost providers in the Lower Peninsula; BPW capital investments for electric distribution improvements total about $82,000,000 over five…
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